Smith and Jones comprise a two-person economy.Their hourly rates of production are shown below. $\begin{array}{ccc}
\underline{\text { Good }} & \underline{\text { Smith }} & \underline{\text { Jones } }\
\text { Computers } & 10 & 6 \
\text { Calculators } & 100 & 120
\end{array}$
Refer to the table above.If Smith and Jones are dividing their time efficiently and producing fewer than 10 computers and more than 120 calculators per hour,Smith will __________ and Jones will __________.
A) split his time between the two;produce only calculators
B) split his time between the two;split his time between the two
C) produce only calculators;produce only computers
D) produce only computers;produce only calculators

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Smith should split his time because he is more efficient at producing computers, and Jones should produce only calculators because he is more efficient at producing them.

Smith and Jones Comprise a Two-Person Economy Refer to the Table Above